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French Victorian Bronze Filigree Pen Holder

French Victorian Bronze Filigree Pen Holder

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian bronze pen holder with filigree design and winged heads on sides.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

Rockingham Treacle Glazed Stoneware Shoe Quill Pen Holder
Rockingham Treacle Glazed Stoneware Shoe Quill Pen Holder

Rockingham Treacle Glazed Stoneware Shoe Quill Pen Holder

By Rockingham

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful novelty antique Rockingham treacle glazed stoneware pen holder modelled as a shoe

Category

1840s English Early Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Stoneware

Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen
Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen

Small Baby Figurine Pen Holder by Just Andersen

By Just Andersen

Located in London, London

Small Baby figurine holding a vase By Just Andersen Vase acts as a pen holder Made from

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder
French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder

French Gilt Bronze and Marble Inkwell and Pen Holder

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

French gilt bronze and marble inkwell and pen holder.

Category

19th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century
Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century

Antique Pen Holder, Wild Boar Foot, Late 19th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Exceptional pen holder made from a wild boar foot. Beautiful craftsmanship from the late 19th

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bone

Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.
Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.

Ceramic inkwell-pen holder depicting a Pierrot, Austria 1930.

Located in Milan, IT

An inkwell and pen holder, made of painted ceramic, depicting the character of Pierrot from the

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Ceramic

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century
French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

French Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and Pen Holder, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Mounted horse hoof inkwell with horseshoe pen holder Inkwell shoe ferrer pen holder with beautiful

Category

1890s French Folk Art Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Chrome, Wrought Iron

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century
Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wood Pen Holder, Black and gold Color Japan 19th Century

Category

19th Century Japanese Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder
Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Early 20th Century Edwardian Double Inkwell with Horseshoe Pen Holder

Located in Middleburg, VA

Early 20th century Edwardian double inkwell with horseshoe pen holder This double inkwell desk set

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Glass, Wood

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs and pen holder. Metal: Silver. Origin: French

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder
Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

Late 19th Century French Treen Inkwell with Pen Holder

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century French treen inkwell with pen holder. Elegantly decorated with subtly colored

Category

Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder
Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

Early Century Art Nouveau Ink Well and Pen Holder

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This exquisite vintage Art Nouveau inkwell and pen holder is a true testament to the elegance and

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, pen holders & claw feet
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, pen holders & claw feet

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, pen holders & claw feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rack with two reservoirs, pen holders, bell and resting on four

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism
Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism

Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder and internal mechanism

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver bell with bows, garlands, pen holder, mechanism inside and harlequin standing

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder
Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder

Silver inkwell on rosewood with helmet-shaped tanks & pen holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rosewood base, two helmet-shaped deposits, pen holder and border

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Gold

Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet
Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet

Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and standing on four feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Openwork silver inkwell with pen holder and resting on four feet. Metal: Silver

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century
Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century

Japanese Brush Pen Holder, Black Color, Engraved in Wood, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Brush holders, or pen holders, from Japan made of wood at the beginning of the 20th century

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Wood

Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet
Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet

Silver inkwell with grid, two tanks, pen holder & four hollow feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with a grid with two reservoirs, pen holder and bell, resting on four

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Antique Silver Plated Wine Coaster Pen Holder 20th Century
Antique Silver Plated Wine Coaster Pen Holder 20th Century

Antique Silver Plated Wine Coaster Pen Holder 20th Century

Located in London, GB

could also serve as a grandiose pen holder. Add an elegant touch to your next dining experience

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Early 20th Century English Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver Plate

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder
A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Good Old Oak Stationary or Letter Box, with pen Holder This is a very useful piece, the box is

Category

1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Oak

Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and raised base
Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and raised base

Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and raised base

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with two trunk-shaped reservoirs, pen holder and embossed base. Metal

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest
Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Art Deco Black Glass and Brass Desk Pen Holder with Crest

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco period black glass and brass desk pen holder with crest, circa 20th century. Piece

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass

Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890
Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890

Bronze inkwell and pen holder, a dachshund dog, by Anton Puchegger, Austria 1890

By Anton Puchegger

Located in Milan, IT

Bronze desktop inkwell with pen holder, depicting the head of a dachshund. The sculpture rests on a

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique German Oxidised Metal Figurative Pen Holder By WMF, Circa 1900
Antique German Oxidised Metal Figurative Pen Holder By WMF, Circa 1900

Antique German Oxidised Metal Figurative Pen Holder By WMF, Circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

arms. These scrolls were originally aimed to be used as pen holders but can also serve to display other

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Early 20th Century French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder
French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder

French Art Nouveau Double Crystal Crystal and Art Deco Wood Pen Holder

Located in Miami, FL

A fine quality French Art Nouveau double crystal inkwell or wooden pen holder. This French Art

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Crystal

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880
Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

Napoleon III Gutta Percha Desk Accessory Pen Holder, circa 1880

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

pen holder was masterfully designed at the end of the 19th Century. The piece was meticulously crafted

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Latex

19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder
19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder

19th Century Murano Glass Paperweight - Pen Holder

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

a small vase, probably intended to hold a pen. This object is in good condition.

Category

1870s Italian Belle Époque Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass

Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Pen Holder
Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Pen Holder

Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Pen Holder

Located in London, GB

An unusual early 19th century bronze & ormolu Penholder surmounted by “Sander” in the form of classical urn with allegorical figures, supported on square plinth base.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, two tanks & bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, bell and resting on four

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Globe-shaped silver inkwell on circular base with pen holder
Globe-shaped silver inkwell on circular base with pen holder

Globe-shaped silver inkwell on circular base with pen holder

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell in the shape of a globe with reliefs and applications, quill holder

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Rosewood inkwell with silver accents on inkwell, sandpit & pen holders
Rosewood inkwell with silver accents on inkwell, sandpit & pen holders

Rosewood inkwell with silver accents on inkwell, sandpit & pen holders

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Inkwell in rosewood with silver applications on the inkwell, sandpit, quill holders

Category

19th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, two pen holders and bell
Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, two pen holders and bell

Silver inkwell with grid, two reservoirs, two pen holders and bell

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with rack, two reservoirs, two pen stands and bell. Metal: Silver

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet
Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet

Chiseled silver inkwell with two pen holders, tanks, bell & floral feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Chiseled silver inkwell with two nib holders, two reservoirs, a bell, and four feet

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century
Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

Pair Antique Staffordshire Porcelain Poodles Dogs Quill Pen Holders 19th Century

By Staffordshire

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Porcelain Staffordshire Poodle Dogs modelled as Pen or Quill Holders, third quarter of the Nineteenth

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy
French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

French Inkstand and Pen Holder with Dog in Kennel and Boy

Located in London, GB

An attractive and unusual patinated bronze inkwell of a child feeding his dog which is chained to its kennel. The top of the kennel lifts off to reveal the porcelain inkwell within. ...

Category

1850s French Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet
Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet

Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, pen holders, bell & claw-shaped feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver inkwell with cut-out grid, two pen stands, bell, inkwell, sander and resting on

Category

Early 18th Century European Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Silver

English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray
English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray

English Georgian Style Bronze Pen Tray

Located in Queens, NY

English Georgian-style (19th Century) bronze rectangular pen holder tray with filigree edge.

Category

19th Century British Georgian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray
French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray

French Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Pen Tray

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau sterling silver rectangular pen holder tray with floral corners.

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Pen Holder

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"
Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

Antique Victorian Thomas Hudson Barometric Ink Well Stand Pen Quill Holder 6"

By Thomas Hudson

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century library writing barometric / barometer pen holder and ink stand, Circa 1860s

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand
Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand

Derby Imari Pattern Partners Porcelain Inkwell and Quill Pen Stand

By Derby

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine, rare and unusual antique English Derby partners porcelain inkwell and quill pen holder

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Porcelain

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray
French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

French Louis XV1 Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Pen Tray

Located in Montreal, QC

-finished base. The tray itself is modelled as a shell rising to a spring-loaded pen holder. The animal

Category

1850s French Napoleon III Antique Pen Holder

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

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Antique Pen Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique pen holder available at 1stDibs. Each antique pen holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique pen holder — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique pen holder, those designed in Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique pen holder over the years, but those crafted by Staffordshire, Black Forest and Georges Delvaux are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Pen Holder?

An antique pen holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $995, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
Questions About Antique Pen Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A pen holder is called a pen stand. It is used to store all types of pens, pencils and other small stationary. There are modern, mid-century modern and many more types of pen holders for you to choose from on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.